Can you make Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes without a food processor? Yes, so long as you’re okay with a chunkier texture, you can mash everything by hand.

Can Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes be frozen? Eh, kind of. I find the texture to be so much worse that I don’t bother, but it’s definitely edible.

Can you make Mashed Cauliflower ahead of time? Yes, just simply rewarm in the oven or microwave to serve again. The only downside is that I think that cauliflower is always a bit smellier once it has been refrigerated as leftovers.

If you have issues with the cauliflower being too watery, this means you need to squeeze the cauliflower a little better with the towel next time. I’ve tested it without the towel, just pressing as much water out as possible through a strainer, and it wasn’t good enough. The towel is important!

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower heads down into florets, then steam or boil for about 8-10 minutes, until completely fork tender and soft.

You can also cook the florets in an Instant Pot, by adding 1/2 cup of water to the bottom, and placing the cauliflower florets on the steamer insert. Using low pressure, steam for 8 minutes.

Let the cauliflower drain and cool, then squeeze in a kitchen towel to remove the majority of the water in the cauliflower. If you're in a hurry, I've had success with using tongs or rubber gloves to squeeze the cauliflower while it's still hot, just don't use your bare hands!

For a chunkier cauliflower mash, mix the cauliflower with the remaining ingredients by hand.

For a smoother texture, puree the squeezed cauliflower in a food processor with everything but the chives, for about one minutes, until smooth.

Mix in the chives if desired, or simply sprinkle on top to garnish. Enjoy!